What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to fly and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $70 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Charlottesville Union Station, Franconia-Springfield Metro and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to McLean?

The distance between Charlottesville and McLean is 124 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to McLean without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Charlottesville to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to McLean bus from?

Charlottesville to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to McLean?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, which costs and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Charlottesville to McLean bus arrive?

Charlottesville to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to McLean is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Charlottesville to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1694+ hotels available in McLean.

Charlottesville to McLean - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
3h 24m
$20–242
Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & FlyLynchburg
4h 25m
Drive 106.5 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to McLean106.5 mi
2h 15m
$20–29
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
2. Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd
2h 5m
$71–348
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus StopGreyhound US0600
4h 52m
$26–44

Charlottesville to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly once daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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